EDIT410
Final Project: Editing
You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired while completing the Editing Certificate by substantively editing, copy editing, and proofreading a non-fiction document that the instructor will provide. At the end of the course, you will have a package containing work samples that demonstrate your ability to recognize and solve common editorial problems.
Prerequisite(s):
You must be enrolled in the Certificate in Editing and complete all required and elective courses before taking this course. Please contact us to register before the registration deadlines, which are noted below. We will open registration for you after confirming your eligibility.
Related program(s)
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Session(s) | Date/time* | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost** | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIT410-ON11341 | - | May 27–Jun 23, 2013 (Register by May 13, 2013) |
Online | Elizabeth Rains | $465 | Closed |
| EDIT410-ON11411 | - | Spring 2014 | Online | Elizabeth Rains | $465 | Begins Fall 2013 |
| EDIT410-ON11441 | - | Summer 2014 | Online | Elizabeth Rains | $465 | Begins Fall 2013 |
* This course involves 16 instructional hours.
** Members of the Editors' Association of Canada are eligible for a 10 percent discount. Please contact us to confirm your membership and register. You may not combine discounts.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Perform a substantive edit on a non-fiction book chapter
- Copy edit a book chapter
- Compile a style sheet from a chapter edit
- Query an author regarding suggestions and changes to a manuscript
- Proofread a typeset section of a book
- Properly and legibly use revision symbols in copy editing and proofreading
How will I learn?
- Online course content
- Class discussions through online forums
- Independent assignments
- Individual consultation
How will I be evaluated?
Your grade will be based on your final assignment (100%), which consists of five elements:
- Substantive editing (20%)
- Communication with author (20%)
- Copy editing and style sheet development (20%)
- Proofreading accuracy (20%)
- Proper use of revision symbols and attention to guidelines (20%)
Textbooks and learning materials
All course materials are available online.
Hardware and software requirements
In this course, you will work and communicate online. We will deliver the course materials and communication tools to you online through a program called WebCT. You gain access to this program by registering for this course.
Required hardware
- A computer with full administrative rights so you can install software
- High-speed internet access
- A colour scanner or a printer that can scan colour documents
Required software
- A web browser supported by WebCT (Need to run a browser check?)
- Microsoft Word 2003 or later
- Adobe Reader (download it for free)
- Skype (download it for free)
- Adobe Connect (You'll receive connection instructions during the course)
Note: You may use either a PC or a Mac, provided your assignment files will open on a PC. We cannot accept files that open only on a Mac. You may submit documents as PDF files unless a particular assignment states otherwise.